prosperar
“prosperar” means “to prosper” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to prosper
Also: to thrive
📝 In Action
Su nuevo negocio de café empezó a prosperar rápidamente.
A2His new coffee business began to prosper quickly.
Estas flores prosperan mejor a la sombra.
B1These flowers thrive better in the shade.
Una sociedad no puede prosperar sin justicia.
B2A society cannot thrive without justice.
to succeed
Also: to go through
📝 In Action
La huelga no prosperó por falta de apoyo.
B2The strike did not succeed due to a lack of support.
Su demanda no prosperó en el tribunal.
C1His lawsuit did not go through in court.
Es poco probable que esa propuesta prospere.
B2It is unlikely that that proposal will move forward.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: prosperar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence is correct for a business doing well?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'prosperare', which means to make happy or to be successful.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'prosperar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the normal conjugation rules for all verbs ending in -ar.
Can I use it for plants?
Absolutely. It's very common to say plants are 'prosperando' when they are healthy and growing fast.
What is the difference between 'progresar' and 'prosperar'?
Progresar simply means to move forward or improve, while prosperar usually implies a high level of success, wealth, or abundance.